At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential home-based Occupational Therapy services to older adults in Mildura.
- Company: Uniting AgeWell, a values-driven organisation focused on community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, generous travel reimbursement, and professional development support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team culture with pathways to senior roles.
- Why this job: Make a local impact while enjoying autonomy and growth opportunities in your career.
- Qualifications: Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
About Us
At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. Visit www.unitingagewell.org for more information.
Why Choose Uniting AgeWell Mildura?
- Make a Local Impact: Support older adults in the Mildura community through essential home-based Occupational Therapy services.
- Independent Practice: This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, managing your own caseload while still being connected to a broader organisational support structure.
- Future Opportunities: This role begins as home-based. As our services expand, you may have opportunities to work in new centre-based settings with dedicated consultation and treatment spaces.
Other benefits include:
- Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual leave loading
- Generous per-kilometre reimbursement for work-related travel
- Opportunities to grow into senior clinical or leadership pathways
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
- Enhanced parental leave options
- Not-for-profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Join a supportive organisation where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop your skills. As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering essential services in the Mildura region. You will be responsible for providing focused home-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP).
Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload, primarily in Mildura, with occasional outreach to Swan Hill, but will have access to regular one-to-one clinical supervision and support from the Clinical Lead of Occupational Therapy. We also provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
About you:
You are an Occupational Therapist with strong clinical reasoning skills, a client-centred approach, and a commitment to continuous learning. You are motivated to deliver high-quality care, adapt to varied client needs, and contribute to a positive team culture. You value evidence-based practice and support older adults to maximise independence, safety, and wellbeing.
We are looking for individuals with:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience in Community Aged Care with clients receiving HCP/SAH services
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
- The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
- Full Australian working rights and able to pass a national police clearance
- A valid driver's license and access to a car
- Commitment to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
- A current Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
Occupational Therapist in Mildura employer: Uniting AgeWell
Uniting AgeWell is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the Mildura community. With a strong focus on professional development, generous salary packaging, and a supportive work culture, you will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload as an Occupational Therapist, all while being part of a values-driven organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. Join us at our new community hub in Waurn Ponds, where your contributions will shape the future of service delivery and client care.
